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I can confirm that the link worked for me.

Yeah... many miles to go but at least I made the first step. Thanks Francis.

Thanks Peter for your reply. Your last advise is definitely very sound in determining a sword. I am in early stage of learning Nihonto, hence sometime I thought I can take a shortcut by just looking at the signature. Well, for sure I learned my lesson and hopefully won't be tempted to do it again in the future.

No offense taken Jean... in fact I really appreciate your posts and made me search to find answer to your questions. After you post the photo of the real Ko-Bizen, I now have at least a reference to compare with. And definitely I deserve a smack in the head. It couldn't be more obvious when I compare photos of both blades side by side. I think I've learned my mistake and will be more careful next time.

Hi Jean, First of all, I think I should apologize for starting this thread. I should have known better that Ko-Bizen Tomonari in yahoo Japan is something too good to be true. As you mentioned, I started with the wrong foot. I will do more due diligent next time and will not ask other member's opinions before I post mine. Once again, my sincere apologize.

While browsing yahoo auction website, I stumbled upon this item. http://page8.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h214327954 It is advertised as Ko-Bizen Tomonari. One particular thing that caught my eyes is photos of the mei when it is compared with signature from a reference book. They both look very similar and yet subtle differences emerge if observations are made in detail. Based on the mei information and photos of the actual blade itself, is this a true Ko-bizen Tomonari or another gimei ? FYI: I'm not looking to participate in bidding for this item. I made this post only out of curiosity and want to learn from other more knowledgeable members. Thanks in advance.

Just a suggestion, within a specific time frame, any $10 donation will automatically get one raffle ticket.

Thanks Paul for the exercise. It is definitely very helpful for newbie like me

I'm a newbie here, but it's too much to resist... 1. Edo / Kanbun 2. Momoyama / Keicho 3. Nambokucho 4. Late Kamakura

I just browsed this particular page and I was blown away by photos of the Awataguchi Norikuni blade. Both hada and hamon are very serene. It's just a beautiful piece of sword.

Just got mine today. It was ordered from CD Japan and shipped by SAL. Surprisingly it arrives quicker than their estimation. I think I'll burn the midnight oil tonight. Thanks Paul for the translation.

That was hilarious.

It is so true...

Wow.... It's simply beautiful. I wish I can get a hand on it.

Voted for one. Thanks...